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Thomson Reuters analysis finds automotive new propulsion technology patent activities surge 6-fold in 5 years

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An analysis of the global automobile industry’s recent patent activity by the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has found a massive commitment from carmakers and their suppliers to new propulsion technology. Source: Thomson Innovation & Thomson Reuters Derwent World Patents Index. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Group to Invest 4B by 2011 to Expand Activities in China

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Between 2009 and 2011, the Group is to invest a total of €4 billion (US$5.8 In China, we will see clear double-digit growth in 2009 and expect to remain the market leader in the future. The monetary and fiscal measures taken by the government have provided positive impetus for the Chinese automobile industry.

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BMW to partner with Andretti Formula E; may lead to works involvement

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In the last ten years, we have established a leading position in the automobile industry in this field with BMW i. The focus on production-based motor racing, which was decided upon in 2009, will be further intensified. Electric mobility will continue to grow in importance.

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Volkswagen Adding 1.6B to Investment for China; 6B Total

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With the new total of €6 billion (US$8 billion), the Group intends to maintain and reinforce its leading position on one of the key sales markets of the automobile industry. In the first quarter of 2010, the Volkswagen Group delivered a total of 457,259 vehicles (2009: 284,146 vehicles, +60.9 billion (US$5.9

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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Increasing oil demand is requiring increasing imports; since 2009, China has been importing more than half of its petroleum needs. Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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The sparkles in the star: Women at Mercedes-Benz India are in rev mode | Autocar Professional

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We spoke to some women across the shopfloor and the offices who all said that the company had helped them overcome the unique challenges that they faced as women in the automobile industry, and supported them while they learnt and grew. I would urge young girls who wish to get into the automobile industry — don’t limit yourselves.

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Daimler and Toray to establish JV for carbon-fiber based automobile parts; new production and joining process enables large-scale production

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In June 2008, the company established the Automotive Center (AMC), a comprehensive development base for automotive applications, and the Advanced Composite Center (ACC), a center for developing technology and applications for CFRP products, in April 2009.